New bike. Best bang for the buck?
01-08-06, 09:24 PM
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New bike. Best bang for the buck?
I pretty much need a new XC HT since my old 4300 is crapping up really bad everywhere except the frame.
So, whats are some great value 06 mtb's that are either 8 or 9 speed with disc brakes for around 480-600$?
I thought about the Haro V4 but today my service tech said the frame is mediocre for some reason.=/
-My other top pic would be a hardrock comp disc in that cool army color
its an 8spd but oh well.
-Maybe a fisher piranha but I dont want to spend over 600.
-Is Scott's Voltage Yz3 ok? The parts seems sort of cheap. Or perhaps the reflex 40.
-But wow a 9sp Jamis CC 2.0 for 435. Pretty good deal I think.
-Maybe a kona blast?
-The kona lava dome looks sweet..9sp steel but purple on a bike i ride sux.
So what are some other sweet deals I should look into?
So, whats are some great value 06 mtb's that are either 8 or 9 speed with disc brakes for around 480-600$?
I thought about the Haro V4 but today my service tech said the frame is mediocre for some reason.=/
-My other top pic would be a hardrock comp disc in that cool army color
its an 8spd but oh well.-Maybe a fisher piranha but I dont want to spend over 600.
-Is Scott's Voltage Yz3 ok? The parts seems sort of cheap. Or perhaps the reflex 40.
-But wow a 9sp Jamis CC 2.0 for 435. Pretty good deal I think.
-Maybe a kona blast?
-The kona lava dome looks sweet..9sp steel
but purple on a bike i ride sux.So what are some other sweet deals I should look into?
01-08-06, 09:35 PM
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Do you REALLY need the 9spd? The hardrock might be it for ya; best bang for the buck.
01-08-06, 10:03 PM
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There is nothing mediocre about the V4 frame, sharp steering yet stable.
01-08-06, 10:39 PM
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You already have that FS bruiser for trails... get a BMX bike. That or a singlespeed hardrock, you don't need gears anyway.
01-08-06, 10:40 PM
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If you can find one, I recommend the '05 Diamondback Topanga Comp. 7005 frame, 9-speed, LX derailleurs, Deore shifters, Hayes discs all for a reasonable price. I got mine for a little over $500 last January. If you can find one, you should be able to get a killer deal on it now.
01-08-06, 11:04 PM
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Cool thx again dude. I emailed all the stores that sell DB around dfw.
If there are any people on here that work in a bike shop with that bike in stock PM me!!
If there are any people on here that work in a bike shop with that bike in stock PM me!!
